Darius McGriff
Retail Inventory Planner | Operations Strategist | Combining Retail Expertise with Advanced Analytics
- Role
- Associate Inventory Planner - Clearance Optimization at DICK'S Sporting Goods
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Darius McGriff
Versatile and results-driven planning professional with 9 years of experience in retail…
Experience
Associate Inventory Planner - Clearance Optimization
Jan 2023 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US
Inventory Management: Managed footwear inventory across all Value Chain stores through off-price buy allocations and clearance transfers, supporting financial targets and maximizing productivity.Planning & Forecasting: Partnered with Buyer and AR Manager to identify allocation opportunities and develop actionable merchandise strategies based on forecasting, sales performance, and regional needs.Clearance Optimization: Created and optimized quarterly clearance and inventory movement plans by analyzing store-level complexities, aligning with total company sales plans.Purchase Order Execution: Utilized JDA to allocate bulk purchase orders and execute replenishment strategies to maintain optimal inventory levels by store, leveraging Excel to track order status and evaluate sales, margin, and turn goals.Strategic Tiering: Set department-level inventory targets using store capacity and sales indices, implementing performance tiers to guide strategic allocation decisions.
Education
Stetson University
Bachelor’s Degree
2012 — 2016
Florida Gulf Coast University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
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